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Soon, Goodwin began out-smarting his family.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026 -
With the Boston Celtics in town, undoubtedly still smarting from the beatdown the Charlotte Hornets put on them earlier this month, the stage was set for another meaningful game in uptown.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was heckled Thursday during a visit to North London, a day after two Jewish men were wounded in a stabbing attack — the latest in a series of incidents that one of Starmer's cabinet members has called an antisemitism emergency.—
Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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An alleged TikTok antagonist is accused of stabbing a 17-year-old to death outside his New York City apartment building, authorities said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Captain Ethan Ampadu is one of the survivors of that stinging 2024 play-off final defeat.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump was the butt of several stinging jokes made by both President Barack Obama and comedian Seth Meyers.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Farmers are hurting, and every American has a stake in their future.—
The Virginian Pilot And Daily Press Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Yet some analysts say the loss of a full-fledged airline, especially a budget one like Spirit, would also end up hurting consumers — not to mention its approximately 17,000 employees.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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But its highest highs come from slipping good old-fashioned physical farce into an action-heavy package—and wringing Looney Tunes–esque laughs along the way.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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But many of them were left shaking their head and wringing their Terrible Towels in disappointment because the Eagles swooped in and stole wide receiver Makai Lemon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That includes physicists at the University of Manchester, who were intrigued by the difference between crushing an empty soda can versus one that is full of liquid.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Often, amid the scramble of a breaking story or a crushing deadline, a cool, smiling Chardy would shrug and utter the mantra that came to define him to his Herald colleagues.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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These pathway lights brighten the way once the sun goes down without overpowering the rest of your setup.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just 1 tablespoon of chia seeds can add a mild nutty flavor and crunch that blends well with other ingredients without overpowering the dish.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dedicating one corner of the patio to a dense cluster of plants creates a lush focal point without overwhelming the rest of the space.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics are also worried about the building height overwhelming the area.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Panging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panging. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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